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Asthma and Allergic Disease Support Asthma Support Lactose in Inhalers BethA 5/11/24 8:27 PM Asthma and Allergic Disease Support Asthma Support It’s Asthma and Air Quality Awareness Week! AAFA Community Services 5/6/24 3:33 PM Asthma and Allergic Disease Support Asthma Support School Emergency S Shelia 5/6/24 1:35 PM Are Children With Autoimmune Issues More Likely To Have Asthma? AAFA’s Ask the Allergist Service 5/6/24 8:45 AM ? 0 ❤️ 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ☝️ 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ✅ 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 Add Reaction ? ❤️ ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ☝️ ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ✅ ? ? ? ? ? ? Asthma and Allergic Disease Support Allergy Support Allergies Suddenly Gone T TeeMarie 5/1/24 6:19 PM Asthma and Allergic Disease Support Asthma Support Celebrating 40 Years of National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month! AAFA Community Services 4/29/24 11:35 AM Asthma and Allergic Disease Support Allergy Support Sudden severe allergy, need help I Inara 4/29/24 10:48 AM Am I Having An Asthma Attack Or Anxiety? AAFA’s Ask the Allergist Service 4/29/24 8:47 AM ? 0 ❤️ 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ☝️ 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ✅ 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 Add Reaction ? ❤️ ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ☝️ ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ✅ ? ? ? ? ? ? Zulema C. Thank you for sharing about your experience, @GigiGibson ! I can only imagine how stressful that process was for you. I’m glad to hear that you were able to reach a diagnosis. When navigating this situation, what were some things that were helpful for you? How did you advocate for yourself? You’re right- unfortunately, with anxiety and asthma, some of the symptoms can overlap. When people experience strong emotions, their breathing changes, even if they don’t have asthma. Stress and anxiety... [ more ] GigiGibson I appreciate an article on this subject but it’s opinions such as this that lead ED physicians to make assumptions and call asthma anxiety. I had extensive testing and was found to have inflammatory asthma, mild bronchiectasis & TBM. I had adult onset and do not wheeze. My sat does not drop unless I have a concurrent infection. it’s not normal for asthmatics to have low sats during an attack that’s not approaching failure or intubation. Air exchange is ok, it’s the airway obstructing... [ more ] See all 2 comments ... Why Does Asthma Get Worse With Certain Weather? AAFA’s Ask the Allergist Service 4/29/24 8:47 AM ? 0 ❤️ 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ☝️ 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ✅ 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 Add Reaction ? ❤️ ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ☝️ ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ✅ ? ? ? ? ? ? Asthma and Allergic Disease Support Asthma Support Battling Asthma: My Lifelong Journey for Healthy Indoor Air and Surfaces Thomas E Martin III 4/29/24 7:38 AM Asthma and Allergic Disease Support Asthma Support Please designate May as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month" P Pitsy 4/28/24 1:36 PM Asthma and Allergic Disease Support Allergy Support Upcoming Webinar - "Systemic Mastocytosis: Communicating with a Purpose" AAFA Community Services 4/25/24 1:07 PM Asthma and Allergic Disease Support Allergy Support Pollen Food Allergy Syndrome (PFAS) or an IgE food allergy? Moe M. 4/23/24 11:24 AM Improving Your Asthma and Allergy Health Learn About Getting Control of Moderate-to-Severe Asthma - Videos AAFA Community Services 4/23/24 11:16 AM Do you know if your asthma is under control? Learn why asthma control is important and how you can manage your asthma during our on-demand webinar,Do Not Let Your Asthma Control You! ” Topics covered during this two-part program include: Asthma control The role of inflammation in asthma Common conditions seen with asthma Biologics treatments Do Not Let Your Asthma Control You!” has two online sessions: Session 1: Moderate‐to‐Severe Asthma in Children and Adults: Why and How to Achieve Control Pulmonologist Dr. Michael Wechsler, a representative from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), and a caregiver of a child with asthma discuss how to recognize symptoms of moderate‐to‐severe asthma, how related conditions can influence asthma control, and how biologics can be used for asthma control in children and adults. WATCH NOW Session 2: Medlive Match! Test your asthma knowledge in a fast‐paced trivia game hosted by an asthma expert and a representative from AAFA. Game categories include asthma control, the role of inflammation in asthma, common conditions seen with asthma and biologic medicines. PLAY NOW CME Program on Moderate-to-Severe Asthma Health care professionals: Don’t miss this continuing medical education (CME) program on moderate-to-severe asthma,Seeking Control for Moderate to Severe Asthma: The Underestimated Impact of Comorbidities Along the Lifespan ,” and earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM . WATCH ON DEMAND An expert panel discussed the effects of comorbid conditions on asthma, biologic treatments for asthma, and strategies to recognize and better manage moderate-to-severe-asthma. read more ? 0 ❤️ 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ☝️ 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ✅ 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 Add Reaction ? ❤️ ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ☝️ ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ✅ ? ? ? ? ? ? Share This Post Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn Share on Reddit Copy Link to Blog Post Can I Use Eucalyptus Essential Oil With A Eucalyptus Pollen Allergy? AAFA’s Ask the Allergist Service 4/22/24 8:33 AM ? 0 ❤️ 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ☝️ 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ✅ 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 ? 0 Add Reaction ? ❤️ ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ☝️ ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ✅ ? ? ? ? ? ? Improving Your Asthma and Allergy Health Find Out If Your Home Is Asthma and Allergy Friendly with Our Healthier Home Assessment AAFA Community Services 4/19/24 5:15 PM April is National Healthy Homes Month. Your home can have a big impact on how well you manage your asthma and allergies. Reducing asthma triggers and allergens in your home should be an important part of your asthma and allergy management plan. How Do I Know If I Have a Healthier Home? Take this quick home assessment to see if you have allergy and asthma triggers lurking in your home that could be affecting your health: Do you have wall-to-wall carpeting? Do you have leaks under your sinks or mold in damp areas like your bathrooms and basement? Do you have a lot of fabric décor that can’t be washed, like throw pillows and blankets, heavy drapes, large area rugs, etc.? Have you had your mattresses longer than 10 years and your pillows longer than 2 years? Do you have allergen-barrier covers on them? Do you allow your pets in your bedrooms? Do you have piles of clutter collecting dust and pet dander? Do you open your windows during high pollen season or wear your shoes inside your home? Do you use scented candles, wax melts, plug-ins, or potpourri? Do you have signs of pests, like cockroaches or mice? Do you or anyone living in your home smoke? If you answered yes to any of these items, you may have allergens and irritants that could affect your asthma and allergies. But thankfully, you can improve the overall health of your home. How Can I Have a...